A new online portal on men and HIV which will seek to accelerate action on gender equality and support global efforts to increase men's use of HIV services has been launched. The online resource is the brainchild of the non-profit organizations Sonke Gender Justice and Promundo with support from the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS, UNAIDS. For more on this, Samora Mangesi spoke to Dean Peacock, Senior Advisor for Global Advocacy at Promundo

South Africa's National Council Against Smoking, NCAS, says stopping smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes or vapes, as well as eliminating exposure to second-hand smoke, should be high on the list of measures to prevent COVID-19 infection. While smoking and exposure to second-hand smoke, do not cause COVID-19, they increase people's vulnerability to infection, and may result in worse symptoms and outcomes, especially in the elderly. Communications and Projects coordinator at NCAS, Dr. Sharon Nyatsanza explains..

A few years ago, any conversation around employee attraction and retention was mainly around pay and benefits or job security, but this is rapidly changing, driven by the rise of a more deliberate and discerning generation. This is according to Human Resources Director at Safaricom, Paul Kasimu. In his opinion editorial piece, Kasimu looks at why purpose-led employees are great assets for thriving businesses. Kasimu explains...

South Africa's National Council of Smoking, NCAS has welcomed the urgently needed tax on e-cigarettes announced by finance minister, Tito Mboweni. The non-governmental organisation say this bold move in announcing taxation will reduce youth use of e-cigarettes and prevent them from becoming addicted to nicotine and later switching to cigarettes. NCAS says this will reduce disease and save lives. Dr. Sharon Nyatsanza Communications and Projects coordinator at NCAS explains..

South Africa's City of Johannesburg's Libraries have been shortlisted for the London Book Fair International Excellence Awards 2020 for the Library of the Year Award. The London Book Fair is a book-publishing trade fair held annually. It is a global marketplace for rights negotiation and the sale and distribution of content across print, audio, TV, film and digital channels. The City of Johannesburg Libraries is vying for the top prize with Maadi Public Library and Shanghai Library. To talk to us more on this selection, Samora Mangesi spoke to Director for Library and Information Services, Nobuntu Mpendulo...

The South African Restructuring and Insolvency Practitioners Association, SARIPA, has welcomed investigation by the Special Investigation Unit into allegations of corruption, fraud and maladministration" in the offices of the Master of the High Court around the country. Earlier this week, the country's Justice Minister Ronald Lamola, announced that all the offices countrywide would be shut down for two days to carry out site combing. More from Chief Operation Officer at SARIPA, René Bekker..

From the modest beginnings of a 16-year old, filled with hope and youthful optimism, Shelley Walters has gone from a cold calling sales woman to businesswomen, from entrepreneur to a leader in the sales industry, and now, officially, a winner at the Gender Mainstreaming Awards 2019 in the category Inclusive Leadership: Entrepreneur. Now though, with the honour official, it gives her renewed confidence in her ability and strengths. Walters explains...

English Premiership season kicked off on Sunday with the Charity Shield match between Manchester City and Liverpool . Channel Africa’s Sports Editor Thabiso Ntema watched the action and filed this report.

As countries marked World Ranger day yesterday*, South Africa's Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environmental Affairs Barbara Creecy says wildlife crime and poaching remains a major concern. The country celebrated World Ranger Day in Skukuza at the Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga. Creecy says winning the battle against poaching requires a collaborative effort with other role players The park is one of the 19 national parks in the country and due to its size and the population of wild animals it has been the main target of poachers from within South Africa and neighbouring countries prompting rangers to up their game by using choppers, dogs and the latest combat technology to fight the crime. More from Minister Creecy.............

The third annual youth academy has kicked off in Kigali Rwanda under the theme: "Youth Contribution to Prevent and Mitigate Electoral and Political Violence in African Countries". The academy is hosted by the department of Political Affairs of the African Union Commission and the Africa and West Asia Programme of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, in partnership with the African Governance Architecture Secretariat and the National Consultative Forum of Political Organizations in Rwanda. This year's Youth Academy has an objective to provide a platform for young politicians to reflect on and discuss the root causes of electoral and political violence in their respective countries amongst others. More from Ambassador Salah Hammad, head of African Governance Architecture services within the African Union..

Sudan's Transitional Military Council says a number of soldiers have been taken into custody following the killing of dozens of peaceful protesters in Khartoum last week. The protesters were demanding that the TMC, which has been in power since long-time ruler Omar al-Bashir was deposed and arrested in a peaceful military coup in April, hand power to a civilian-led government. An attempt at mediating the crisis between the TMC and opposition groups by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who had met with both sides in Khartoum on Friday, is yet to show results. The Mo Ibrahim Foundation says it is deeply concerned by the situation in Sudan. Abdoulie Janneh is Executive Director, Liaison with Governments and Institutions in Africa for the Mo Ibrahim Foundation

Two home-grown African seed companies have topped the 2019 Access to Seeds Index for Eastern and Southern Africa, for playing a key role in raising smallholder farmer productivity, according to new research by the Amsterdam-based Access to Seeds Foundation. Kenyan company East African Seed and Seed Co. placed first and second respectively, have both grown their activities in the region since the first index was published in 2016.The index evaluates the actions of 22 leading seed companies in Eastern and Southern Africa. More on the findings from Sanne Helderman, Senior Research Lead for the Access to Seeds Index..

South Africa has kicked-off the National Sleep Week, which highlights the importance of good sleep health for individuals to best achieve their personal, family and professional goals. According to experts, many people are sleeping less than ever before. In fact, chronic sleep deprivation has been called 'the disease of our time'. Lack of sleep has been linked to increased risk of several heath conditions. Dr Robert Daniel is a Specialist Ophthalmologist with training in Human Physiology and Neuroscience in South Africa..

Uganda has dismissed as false the accusations by Rwanda that it is harbouring dissidents against Paul Kagame's regime amid a resurgence of hostility between the two neighbours. Relations between the two nations have soured last week after Rwanda blocked Ugandan cargo trucks from entering its territory at the busiest crossing point, Katuna, and barred its nationals from crossing into Uganda. Last Thursday, Rwanda issued a travel advisory, warning its citizens against visiting Uganda as they may face illegal arrests, torture, and deportations.For more on this, Channel Africa's Khumbelo Munzhelele spoke to Professor Sabiti Maraka, Ugandan Political analyst. He says regional leaders should intervene and help the two nations resolve the long-standing dispute. Listen further…

South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Lindiwe Sisulu co-chaired the 8th Session of the South Africa-France Forum for Political Dialogue- with the French Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian, in Pretoria. This is the first time that the Forum was led at Ministerial level following the decision taken during former President Jacob Zuma's State visit to France in 2016 to elevate the Forum from Directors-General to Ministerial level. Jean-Yves Le Drian, was in South Africa for a three day state visit aimed at strengthening relations between the two nations.Channel Africa’s Zikhona Miso spoke to Mr Christophe Farnaud, French Ambassador to South Africa, about relations between the two countries

Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari, says he has ordered the police and military to be ruthless with vote riggers, following the last-minute postponement of the general election. The incumbent president also called the electoral commission incompetent and ordered an investigation into why the vote was delayed. Election officials cited logistical reasons for the postponement. Buhari made the comments at an emergency meeting of his All Progressives Congress party in the capital, Abuja on Monday. Channel Africa's correspondent in Lagos, Collins Nosa. Atohengbe reports…

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O Centro Cultural Moçambicano-Alemão, CCMA, acolhe de 25 à 27 de Julho próximo a primeira edição do Festival Internacional de Poesia e de Artes Perfomativas. Para nos falar deste evento Konstanze Kampfer e Feeling Capela, directora do CCMA e director artístico do centro respectivamente...

The 14-nation Lima bloc (Latin American states) met in Canada in a move to replace the government of President Maduro with that of Juan Guaido. Pressure is mounting on Maduro nationally and internationally. Interview with Egna Sidumo, Researcher in International Relations and Foreign Policy at the Higher Institute of International Relations of Mozambique.

Home Affairs ministers from both South Africa and Lesotho have concluded a bilateral meeting on areas of mutual interest, for the benefit of the people of both countries. The meeting considered the progress made in the implementation of the regular and safe movement of people of the two countries. Traveller movements between the two countries are frequent due to schooling, business and visits. Here's Siya Qoza, Spokesperson for the Minister of Home Affairs..

The United Nations (UN) Rights Commission has denounced violence targeting the opposition by Malawi's ruling Democratic Progressive Party DPP and attacks against persons with albinism as the country heads towards watershed tripartite elections on May 21 2019.In a statement, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights says it is concerned that so far no one has been brought to justice for any of the series of politically-motivated attacks that have been taking place since last year. George Mhango has the details...

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At 7% GDP growth, Ethiopia will double its economy every 10 years. This is according to Dr Martyn Davies, Managing Director for Emerging Markets and Africa at Deloitte Africa. Davies was speaking at the Africa Outlook Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa. He says the growth will be driven by investment into fixed infrastructure. The outlook offers short and medium-term forecasts on the main socio-economic factors while examining the challenges and progress. Channel Africa's Nhlanhla Mahlangu reports..

South Africa's university of Johannesburg remains steady on its ranking on the top one hundred universities in the Times Higher Education Emerging Economies University rankings. UJ is one of the top 442 research-intensive universities, in the 43 countries classified as emerging economies including the "BRICS" nations of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. For more on this, Samora Mangesi spoke to University of Johannesburg Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Proffesor Tshilidzi Marwala.

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South Africa is currently hosting the Partnership for Action on Green Economy Conference- PAGE- in Cape Town. The meeting , which ends today is attended by about five hundred delegates, under the theme Advancing Inclusive and Sustainable Economies. PAGE assists in coordinating UN action on green economy and countries in achieving Sustainable Development goals. Here's the Head of Communications at the Department of Environmental Affairs Albi Modise.

Research shows that the abuse of alcohol and drugs dents the South African economy tremendioysly annually and yet solutions are hampered by among others the unwillingness to accept the latest global thinking on treatment of addiction as a medical condition. Almost 20% of South Africans abuse mind-altering substances, with alcohol, painkillers and dagga the worst offenders. We talk to Dr Shaun Shelly, Deputy-Secretary of the United Nations Vienna NGO Committee on Narcotic Drugs about illicit drugs consumption..

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has urged all stakeholders in DR Congo to avoid violence after the opposition chief was declared winner of the presidential election in an announcement contested by his rival. Guterres has called on all stakeholders to refrain from violence and to channel any eventual electoral disputes through the established institutional mechanisms in line with country's constitution and relevant electoral laws. The electoral commission announced earlier today that opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi had won the long-delayed presidential election with almost thirty-nine percent of the vote. More from Claude Ibalanky , the spokesperson for DRC president elect Felix Tshisekedi

It's been a grim start to the 2018 festive season, as the number of road deaths continues to climb in South Africa .More than five-hundred people have died since December 1st. Authorities say road safety is a major concern year-round, but traffic volumes increase sharply over the festive season. Khathu Magadani - Promotions and Activation Manager at the Road Accident Fund says their festive season road safety campaign is engineered to address this and to minimise the trauma, heartbreak and tragedy associated with road accidents.

A unique and fun community event, dubbed the Makhelwane Festival took place in and around the streets of Mzimhlophe, Soweto in South Africa this past weekend. The event showcases the best in fashion, food, art and film that the township has to offer, where locals open their gardens and homes to the public. It also seeks to promote township tourism. Headline music acts that performed at this year's festival include Nigerian saxophonist and singer Femi Koya and South Africa's Moonchild. More from festival co-founder Sifiso Dlangamandla..

A new book by McKinsey reveals that Africa is fertile ground for economic growth. Titled: "Africa's Business Revolution: How to Succeed in the World's Next Big Growth Market" published by Harvard Business Press Review, the book provides the inside story on business in Africa and its future growth prospects and helps executives understand and seize the opportunities for building profitable, sustainable enterprises. From leaders in McKinsey's Africa offices and a leading executive on the continent, this book draws on in-depth, proprietary research by the McKinsey Global Institute as well as McKinsey's extensive experience in advising corporate and government leaders across Africa. Brimming with company case studies and exclusive interviews with 40 of Africa's most prominent executives and development leaders which included Aliko Dangote, president and chief executive, Dangote Industries, this book comes to life with the vibrant stories of those who have navigated the many twists and turns on the road to building successful businesses on the continent, More from author, Mutsa Chironga, an executive at Nedbank...

The Free Market Foundation is hosting a two-day conference in Johannesburg, South Africa focusing on achieving land reform without undermining property rights. International speakers from Africa, Venezuela, India and central Europe will present case studies and discuss alternative solutions to expropriation without compensation. The conference will amongst others focus on how state-ownership and control of property smothers economic development throughout Africa and elsewhere in the world. More from Temba Nolutshungu, director at the Free Market Foundation.....

A local women's network in Kenya has set up a Democracy Trust Fund to support women seeking to take up leadership positions in the country. The Fund will work as a savings facility for women aspiring to seek elective positions as well as offer civic education support. The fund will also seek to level the playing field in a country that still lags behind in women's leadership.

Despite the persistence of discord regarding voting machines and the reliability of the electoral register, all stakeholders remain committed to the electoral process in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The stance is from the United Nations (UN) Secretary General's Special Representative to the country and head of the UN Peacekeeping Mission during a briefing to the UN Security Council in New York. Leila Zerrougui also warned of the potential for armed groups to interference in the elections, specifically in areas throughout the East of the country. Sherwin Bryce-Pease reports:

Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugees Council, Jan Egeland warns that international neglect of the Central African Republic will lead to a new catastrophe. This following his recent visit to the country which has seen an escalation of violence in several areas since 2017. Egeland says the global community cannot continue to betray the people of CAR with its silence and inaction.

Rights group Amnesty International says the arrest of the ten men based on suspicion of being gay in Tanzanian island of Zanzibar is a human right violation. The arrests come after a prominent politician last week called on the public to report the names of suspected gay men to the police. Seif Magango, Spokesperson at Amnesty International in Tanzania explains...

Millions of voters across the United States will today decide which party controls both houses of Congress, 40 governorships nationwide and the balance of power in almost all state legislatures. All 435 seats in the House of Representative are on the ballot, with 35 Senate seats in play. Republicans and Democrats alike have brought out their heavy-hitters to make the closing arguments in a race seen as reshaping the direction of the country that could either embolden the Presidency of Donald Trump or provide a firm check on his agenda.

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Economic think tanks, academia as well as citizens in Zimbabwe have urged government to re-align its economic policies and usher in a pro-poor 2019 budget. According to a research institute, The Labour and Economic Development Research Institute of Zimbabwe, 95% of Zimbabwean are poor. With the current economic hardships in the country, government has been advised to prioritise social development ahead of the Gross Domestic Product growth. Channel Africa's Simon Muchemwa has more from Harare …

South Africa's government together with various civil society organisations will host a Gender based Violence summit later this week in its capital Pretoria. With the ongoing trial of televangelist Nigerian pastor Timothy Omotoso, Kgomotso Mophulane spoke to Michael Swain, Executive Director at Nongovernmental organisation, Freedom of Religion South Africa, about the role of religious groups in addressing gender based violence....

The world-famous ancient rock art exhibition at the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa has been extended until January next year. The joint French and South African project, is an exhibition of the South African replica artefacts and those of the world-famous French Lascaux Cave paintings. The Lascaux Exhibition is counted among the most significant and beautiful sites of ancient human art in the world. Here’s Dr More Chakane, CEO of the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre....

The African Development Bank and the World Food Programme have joined hands to help South Sudan fight hunger and malnutrition. The Short-Term Regional Emergency Response Project is designed to enable the government meet the country's growing food and nutrition needs, as hunger reaches unprecedented levels in the country. Here's Tomson Phiri, Communication Officer & Spokesperson at the World Food Programme in Juba, South Sudan...

The Norwegian Refugee Council says the killing of farmers threatens food security in Northeast Nigeria. The council is horrified by the killing of at least twelve farmers in Kalle village, Borno state, Northeast Nigeria, this past weekend. At least one thousand three hundred people are reported to have fled after the attacks and many have taken refuge at a displacement camp in Maiduguri. More from the Refugee Council"s Chima Onwe...

Global scientists working to harness the potential of Broadly Neutralising Antibodies or BNAbs, say we will soon know whether we have a vaccine for HIV or not. Laboratory tests have shown that BNAbs can prevent many HIV strains from infecting human cells. A minority of people living with HIV naturally produce BNAbs, but usually too late after infection to overcome the virus. In a major trial which results are expected between 2020-2021, researchers are studying in detail BNAbs extracted from HIV positive patients in an effort to develop a vaccine. The discovery of these promising BNABs has dominated talks at the HIV Research for Prevention 2018 Conference in Madrid, in Spain. n One of the speakers on this topic was Dr Jintanat Ananworanich, from the US Military Research Program .... …

The African Union (AU) has appointed Kenyan veteran opposition leader, Raila Odinga, as High Representative for Infrastructure Development in Africa. The appointment will see Odinga working to support and strengthen the AU's Development Planning Department. The question posed by ordinary Kenyans and politicians is whether or not Odinga has quit active politics in the East African nation. James Shimanyula reports from Nairobi…

Many African governments have begun discussing Africa Data Policy standards as many more than half of Africa's 54 countries have no data protection or privacy laws, according to London-based rights group Article 19. And, of the 14 countries that do, nine have no regulators to enforce them. The topic has been highly debated following the African Union's Convention on Cyber-security and Personal Data Protection earlier this year. The uproar around data privacy was further amplified by revelations that data mining company Cambridge Analytica harvested millions of Facebook profiles and worked to fix elections in Kenya and Nigeria. Here's Keith Kenneth, Hitachi Vantara's national sales director for South Africa.......

Winners of Africa's biggest award for the youngest entrepreneurs- Anzisha Prize - will be announced later today in South Africa. The Anzisha prize hands out over a hundred-thousand US Dollars every year in funding, to the top 20 of the continent's brightest entrepreneurs. Here's Josh Adler, Manager for the Anzisha Prize.....

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Podcast featuring interviews, reports, analysis and statements.

South Africa is set to conduct a countrywide census of commercial agriculture from next Monday. Statistics South Africa will deploy about six hundred field staff to visit commercial farms in the country to establish the number, size of farms, crop types being farmed and agricultural inputs like irrigation usage. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization recommends that a country conducts a census of agriculture at least every ten years. Here's Statistician General of South Africa, Risenga Maluleke.....

Tomorrow marks World Cerebral Palsy Day, annually observed on the 6th of October. Cerebral Palsy, referred to as CP is basically a damage or injury to the brain in children. Although CP is the most common physical disability in childhood, it is widely misunderstood. World Cerebral Palsy Day thus provides an opportunity to raise awareness of the condition in our communities, and assist others to look beyond the disability. For more on this issue, here's Gillian Saloojee, physiotherapist and founder of Malaulele Onward, a South African charity that provides rehabilitation services to children affected by CP in remote and rural areas..

Johannesburg's Westbury community members must guard against being used by political opportunists to rally support for 2019 elections. This is according one of the resident leaders Shahim Ishmael. Protest action is expected to continue today in the community and could spread to other areas, as anger among predominantly "coloured" communities over crime and service delivery intensifies. Ishmael says they are willing to work with government to solve the challenges in the area..

A bedtime story book for teaching children about financial literacy and entrepreneurship has recently been launched in South Africa. The ''African Wealth, Little Money Bird'' includes instructions about coin collection, an introduction to crypto currencies and buying birthday investments for children. Also included in the book is a "parents' guide" which empowers and guide parents who might have limited knowledge on the subject. Here's its author Mothupi Kgopa..

Offices of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC ) across the Lake Chad region are currently closed, as the aid group mourns the death of one of its staff. Twenty-five year old Saifura Hussaini Ahmed Khorsa was recently killed in North- East Nigeria, by an armed group reported to be a Boko Haram faction. The ICRC condemns in the strongest terms the tragic killing of Saifura, who was abducted in March. The agency is appealing to the armed group to immediately release two other aid workers who remain in captivity. Speaking about the deceased colleague is the ICRC's communication head of sector in Africa, Krista Amstrong...

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As September marks national clean-up month in South Africa, and this week focuses on recycling, experts say business has a role to play in proactively reducing waste in the country. Each year, over hundred thousand volunteers participate in clean-up activities as part of the #CleanUpMonth initiative. Catherine Constantinides is an International Climate Activist and Eco-preneur...

Book clubs are becoming increasingly popular nowadays, allowing book lovers to gathers to share books and discuss what they've been reading. In 2015, South Africa's literacy rate was around 94.37%, meaning over 90% of the citizens can read and write. September marks Literacy month in the country and we speak to Founder of an online based club Bookamoso Book Club,Omphile Raleie..

A number of South African small businesses are set to benefit from the 16 million dollars funding from YOCO, a South African-based point of sale payments provider. Yoco builds tools and services to help small businesses accept card payments and manage their day to day activities. It seeks to empower and grow entrepreneurs in Africa. For more on this, Nhlanhla Mahlangu spoke to Carl Wazen, Chief Business Officer and YOCO co-founder..

In a move seen as a first for Africa and set to take South Africa's wireless capability into the future Comsol, provider of enterprise-grade wireless infrastructure in partnership with Samsung South Africa and Verizon last Friday launched the pilot phase of a 5G network. The launch took place at the iconic Vilakazi Street in Soweto, south of Johannesburg. Channel Africa's Nhlanhla Mahlangu was there and filed this report..

Delegate at a renewable energy conference taking place in South Africa's Northern Cape province says intervention is needed to optimize black ownership and ensure active participation in the energy sector. That’s what has come out of the meeting that brings together leading stakeholders in the energy industry to deliberate on issues affecting the sector. Derrick Martin is the chief director of the trade and sector development at the department of economic development and tourism in South Africa's northern cape province..

The Maiduguri, Nigeria-Mora, Cameroon corridor has been fully re-opened after being closed due to the Boko Haram conflict. Cross-border business is slowing picking up, however, soldiers from the multi-national joint task force remain posted to secure travelers. Business persons are cautiously optimistic. Moki Kindzeka accompanied the Cameroonian military to some parts of the road and has this report.

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Podcast featuring interviews, reports, analysis and statements.

Multi-award-winning South African Jazz pianist,Nduduzo Makhathini, who is also a traditional healer says he is deliberately producing spiritual music in an effort to heal through his sound. The musician says most of his songs come to him through dreams...

Jazz fanatics hoping to attend the upcoming Standard Bank Joy of Jazz in Johannesburg, South Africa, later this year can expect to be healed by music. Award-winning artist Nduduzo Makhathini, who is part of this year's line-up, says he will use his sound to not only entertain, but teach and mend. Makhathini says his sound is inspired by the music of late musicians Busi Mhlongo and Bheki Mseleku...

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Podcast featuring interviews, reports, analysis and statements.

Podcast featuring interviews, reports, analysis and statements.

Podcast featuring interviews, reports, analysis and statements.

More than 70 young entrepreneurs have begun this Youth Month with new hope for their future after qualifying to participate in the South African Breweries' youth entrepreneurship development initiatives, SAB KickStart Boost and SAB KickStart Ignite. The entrepreneurs undergo a comprehensive business assistance programme to help grow their businesses. The initiative has also been extended to other African countries, including Tanzania, Zambia, and Uganda. For more on this, Siphumelele Zondi spoke to Enterprise Development Manager at Africa Zone, Phumzile Chifunyise..

The Zimbabwean government has launched a five-year School Health Policy to address the immunisation gap and control disease challenges among school-going children.While implementation of some of the factors of the policy started in 2015, government was yet to secure funding for the policy to be launched. According to the new blueprint, Zimbabwean schools would be used as a pivotal point in reaching out to children, while offering cheap and free vaccinations for communicable and non-communicable diseases.

A young entrepreneur has received an amount of one hundred Thousand United States Dollars to help small scale farmers, by utilising satellite imagery and weather data to validate insurance claims, instead of physically visiting the sites. Kudzai Kutukwa, chief executive officer of Mobbisurance says his company focuses solely on the main twin threats to most farmers, that is drought and floods.

Genetic engineering and plant breeding techniques are used in bio-fortification programme to improve the nutritional quality of Africa Cereals such as Sorghum and Pearl Millet. Doctor Roya Ndimba, a recent graduate in Plant Biotechnology from Stellenbosch University in South Africa, says improving the nutritional quality of sorghum and pearl millet is important, but it is equally vital to determine whether altering the composition of these cereals may lead to unforseen and undesirable consequences that may not be immediately obvious.

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United Nations Conference on Trade and Development experts say the hydraulic extraction of natural gas known as fracking - produces cleaner energy than oil and coal, but it's not necessarily in the best interests of the world's poorest countries.

The holiday is observed in commemoration of the first Conference of Independent African States held in Accra, Ghana on April 15, 1958, where Africa Freedom Day was founded by Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.

A new report by the Institute of Race Relations has exposed the extent to which the state-run school system is stunting the development of South Africa's children, especially black pupils. The report argues that corruption, destructive trade unions and incompetent bureaucrats are responsible for the fact that only a small majority of children will be well educated within this system. More from Marius Roodt, Campaign Manager at the Institute for Race Relations...

eSwatini, a small, landlocked monarchy in Southern Africa is slowly picking itself up after having been on the economic backfoot since independence. 2018 as anticipated by the country's government is proving be an exciting year for that country. As the monarchy celebrates it's 50th year since independence, having had King Mswati III's celebrate his 50th birthday last month and the country's name changed, the hospitality front is also celebrating a milestone; A brand new Hilton Hotel opens in Mbabane this year and great progress is being made on the new 5 star hotel and conference centre in Ezulwini Valley. Selinah Ntobong recently visited the country to look at the overall hospitality industry and compiled this report..

A leading Zambian food distributor that specialises in the cold-chain distribution of animal proteins-Capital Fisheries - has received an investment of about 6 point 4 million US dollars by Africa-focused private equity manager, EXEO Capital. The food distributor sells fish, sustainably harvested in Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia, mainly tilapia or bream. More than half of the animal protein consumed in Zambia consists of fish. Kennett Sinclair, partner at EXEO Capital explains why they specifically invested in Zambia.

Welcome to this week's African Arty Beats, exclusive to Channel Africa - the African African Perpective. I'm Thuto Ngobeni. As always we give you the latest African Art Headlines from all parts of the world. In this week's segment: South Africa prepares for the annual National Arts Festival, May marks Africa month and Egypt receives 14 artifacts that were smuggled in the late 1980s from the Cypriot authorities...

As the world marks Workers Day, experts say the safety of workers, especially those in risky or dangerous workplaces, must be the top priority of their employers. South Africa's National Union of Mineworkers has previously called on mining companies to invest money on protecting the lives of workers instead of focusing on profits. Dr Nothando Moyo-Mubayiwa is a Superintendent for Occupational Health and Hygiene at Kumba Iron Ore's Sishen Mine in the country's Northern Cape Province....

One of South Africa's accomplished women road runners Nolene Conrad is in Vienna; Austria where she is getting ready to compete in her first Vienna City Marathon on the 22nd of April. Channel Africa's Mosibudi Makhura filed this report

The World Bank has released the 11th edition of the South Africa Economic Update. The report reviews recent economic developments and assesses South Africa's near-term economic prospects, as well as offering a special focus piece on an issue affecting the economy. This particular edition focuses on jobs and inequality.It shows that the South African economy is improving but its recovery remains below that of other emerging marketsMore from Sebastien Dessus, World Bank Program Leader for Equitable Growth, Finance and Institutions. He is also co-author of the report .

In an effort to help small and medium enterprises grow, the Eskom Development Foundation, the charitable entity of the power utility has initiated its Business Investment Competition. The competition is also borne out of the reality that while it widely-accepted small businesses are key to poverty alleviation and inclusive economic growth in South Africa, there is need for targeted interventions to ensure these companies are key participants in the value-chain of large industries and markets. Channel Africa's Nhlanhla Mahlangu reports..

Experts say in addressing the issue of food insecurity globally, governments can either be a part of the solution or the problem. This as the latest edition of the Global Report on Food Crises shows surging levels of acute hunger globally. Some hundred and twenty-four million people in over fifty countries were affected by food insecurity last year. The study also found that issues such as climate change and increasing prices are some of the contributors. Luca Russo, Lead Author of the report elaborates

With South Africa's mother city of Cape Town working to avert its 'Day Zero', when water taps are threatened with shutoff, a new report by the global charity WaterAid reveals millions of others around the world already face these conditions daily. The report also includes new data on the often-sizeable gap between rich and poor when it comes to access to water. As we mark World Water Day, annually observed on the 22nd of March, WaterAid's global campaigns director, Savio Carvalho to give us a picture of the state of the world's water.

The Rights and Resources Initiative has released a report detailing how projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo are failing to tackle forces driving deforestation. Marine Gauthier, author of the report argues that the country will need to prioritise resolving land conflicts, and respect the rights of local communities and indigenous peoples, enabling these communities to participate directly in REDD+ programmes to succeed. Gauthier cautions that the lack of clarity opens the way for major conflicts over natural resources and threatens to undermine the customary rights of indigenous peoples and local communities to their land lands and resources.

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The number of women in national parliaments globally has only increased by a percentage between 2016 and 2017. This is despite an increase in the percentage of seats won by women in parliamentary elections worldwide last year. This is according to a review by the Geneva-based Inter-Parliamentary Union as yesterday* marks International Women's Day. As experts say, politics is a tough game for women, United Nations Women says gender equality is an important element of success and governments must take this into consideration. Director of policy of UN Women, Purna Sen says the time is now to advance women...

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The Food and Agriculture organisation warns that food insecurity is set to rise again in Southern Africa. Dry weather conditions and high temperatures are likely to reduce harvests in the region. Poor rains and hot temperatures in the past few months have adversely affected crop development in several parts of the region. Dr Lewis Hove, FAO Representative for South Africa explains...

As South Africa continues to battle the worst drought in over thirty years, there is a collective effort from corporate, civil society and ordinary citizens to address the challenge. Coca-Cola Beverages SA and Consumer Good company Unilever have thrown their weight behind governments' efforts to reduce water consumption in the country. The water conservation and efficiency awareness campaign, #WaterSmartNation will coincide with National Water Week from the 17th next month. Shobna Persadh, Corporate Affairs and Sustainable Business Director at Unilever South Africa is adamant that this initiative will be effective..

The nominees for 12th annual South African Film and Television Awards celebrating the best of what the South African television and film entertainment industry has to offer have been announced. The awards honour, celebrate and promote creativity, quality and excellence of film and TV talent in South Africa. They will take place on the weekend of the 22nd to the 24th of March in the North West Province. More from the National Film and Video Foundation's Chief Executive Officer, Zama Mkosi..

Although breastfeeding is praised for its significance and recommend exclusively during the first 6 months of life, infant formula is the only suitable breast-milk substitute recognised as appropriate by the World Health Organisation. Despite acknowledging that breast milk is best for babies, multinational milk companies are often under fire for misleading publics about the nutritional value of formula milks, or pushing profits than nutrition. The Swiss company Nestlé is the latest to be named and shamed but has since refuted allegations by the Changing Markets Foundations latest report. Jane Rabothata reports:

New report by Amnesty International warns that the space for human rights defenders, activists, journalists and opposition political parties is increasingly restricted.

The United Nations child agency UNICEF warns that the approaching cyclone season together with ongoing threats of violence loom over hundreds of thousands of Rohingya children.

New report by Amnesty International warns that the space for human rights defenders, activists, journalists and opposition political parties is increasingly restricted.

South Africa's rail utility Transnet, will manufacture 500 passenger trains for Zimbabwe in Ekurhuleni region, after it sourced the first 20 from Brazil.

About one million newborns die the day they are born and a staggering 2.6 million do not survive their first month of life.

South Africa's coastal city of Cape Town is in the grip of a drought. The city is now facing the prospect of having to turn the taps off under a so-called "Day Zero" day in the next coming months, to conserve the remaining water supplies. Residents are urged to use less than 50 litres of water per person per day. More from Nicolette Pombo van Zyl, Editor at Power and Energy Publication ESI Africa...

Eight months have passed since South Africa's National Department of Basic Education, DBE, released a policy committing to providing high school learners with comprehensive sexual education and direct health services at schools.No practical guidelines on its implementation have been provided yet. The concern is raised by Doctors Without Borders, MSF. The global medical aid agency says failure by the DBE to provide guidance on how to implement the policy poses health risks for learners. MSF's Musa Ndlovu reflects more on the National Policy on HIV, STIs and TB, 2017…

The 75-year old Jacob Zuma, had led the ANC - as its President since 2007 and Head of State from 2009. With his tenure in office having come to an end it has recorded successes in areas such as HIV/Aids and the hosting of a successful Soccer World Cup but has been marred by a series of corruption scandals that have impacted negatively on his party. It is under Zuma's rule the ANC has suffered its worst-ever electoral performance losing key metros in the August 2016 local elections. As he prepares to depart he leaves a party that continues to scrabble to heal the rifts that plague it. Our Senior Political Correspondent Tshepo Ikaneng has filed this report...

The United Nations has expressed its grave concern over allegations against four peacekeepers from South Africa, who stand accused of sexual exploitation and abuse in addition to a separate case of physical violence perpetrated against a 17-year old boy in the DRC. The UN also welcomed a statement by the South African National Defence Force that a formal investigation has been instituted and that an investigating team has been dispatched the region. South Africa has in the region of 1 200 troops serving in the UN's largest and long-running peacekeeping missions in the world. Sherwin Bryce-Pease reports.

South African Communist Party first Deputy General Secretary, Solly Mapaila, has called on the ruling ANC national leadership to stop engaging president Jacob Zuma in secret meetings to discuss his exit from office. Mapaila says the party's national leadership must in their emergency National Executive Committee meeting today, take a final decision to remove president Zuma. He was speaking at the Joe Slovo memorial lecture at in Swartruggens in the North West Province. Patrick Dintwa reports ...

Kenyan lawyer, Miguna Miguna, has called his deportation from Kenya as a violation of his constitutional rights. The National Super Alliance activist says he will challenge his detention and deportation through his advocates and have the perpetrators brought to book. Miguna was put on an Amsterdam-bound flight on Tuesday night for deportation to Canada, as protests against his arrest raged in Kenya after he was arrested for being involved in the swearing-in of opposition leader, Raila Odinga, as the 'People's President', which the State has said was a high -treason Offence.Channel Africa's Khumbelo Munzhelele spoke to Miguna about his deportation, and why he believes Odinga's inauguration as Kenya's parallel President was legal.

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As Zimbabwe joined the world in commemorating World Wetlands Day last friday, authorities warned that all houses built on such land would be demolished. For years, during President Robert Mugabe's rule, wetlands were not honored resulting in land barons parceling wetlands for residential or commercial purposes, causing serious ecological challenges. Zimbabwe has more than 1000 wetlands, which the country intends to protect and conserve. Simon Muchemwa reports from Harare..

Some two-hundred-and-sixty-four-million school-age children and youths are living without any education owing to poverty, conflict and social barriers including bias against girls, according to the United Nations Children's Fund. The Global Partnership for Education - GPE - which seeks to address this issue is convening a conference in Dakar in Senegal. Chart-topping singer and GPE Ambassador Rihanna is attending the conference. Rihanna has been using her star power to urge key governments to commit to ensuring education for the world's poorest. Head of GPE's Country Support Unit, Margarita Focas-Licht spoke to Channel Africa’s Amanda Matshaka about the importance of this gathering and what they’re hoping to achieve:

Thousands of people remain trapped in abusive Libyan detention camps where torture is rife. This concern is raised by the rights group Amnesty International ahead of the first anniversary of Italy signing a deal with Libya to put in place measures to stop refugees and migrants from travelling to Europe. The Memorandum of Understanding signed on 2 February 2017 agreed that Italy would work with Libya's military and border control forces "to stem the influx of illegal migrants", thereby preventing migrants, as well as refugees, from reaching Europe. For more on this issue, Zikhona Miso spoke to Iverna McGowan, Advocacy Director of Amnesty International's European Institutions Office..

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South Africa is gearing up to host the 10th BRICS leaders summit later this year. The gathering which will bring together leaders of Brazil, India, China, Russia and South Africa will take place in Sandton, north of Johannesburg in July. BRICS is a term coined by economists working for the US investment bank Goldman Sachs in 2001, and the five member economic grouping has evolved into one of the most influential players in world affairs. Tshepo Ikaneng has more..

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Podcast featuring interviews, reports, analysis and statements.

Podcast featuring interviews, reports, analysis and statements.

Four years of insecurity and upheaval in South Sudan have had a "staggering impact on children," putting an entire generation at risk. That's according to Childhood under Attack, a report launched on Friday by the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF). The fighting between rival factions has resulted in more than 2,300 child deaths, while nearly 3 million are going hungry and nearly as many have been forced from their homes. Our colleague Sebit Williams in South Sudan has been speaking to UNICEF Communications Officer there, Tim Irwin.

In a surprise turn of events, South Africa's President Jacob Zuma announced that government will subsidise free higher education for all poor and working class students. Zuma made the announcements just hours before the start of his party's 54th National Elective Conference. Just four weeks ago, the Heher Commission which looked into the feasibility of providing free education advised that the country does not have the financial capacity to do so. Political economist Lebohang Pheko says the move is good but is ill-intentioned. She agrees with the sentiment that this will throw the new president of the party under the bus. Selinah Ntobong report..

The United Nations says humanitarian needs in refugee camps in Cameroon are increasing more than the means they have to take care of them. But some of the refugees have empowered themselves by making use of resources around them to earn a living for their families. At Gado refugee camp in eastern Cameroon, 200 refugee women have developed a fish pond by a river and are supplying fish not only to people in need in the camp but to surrounding villages.Boniface Nyado, head of the World Food Program office in the eastern Cameroon town of Bertoua says the inland fish aquaculture program was started in the area in June 2017 by the World Food Programme to attend to the needs of CAR refugees and their host communities. Nyando explains:

Botswana is against Kenya's approach of burning of ivory to prevent poaching. That's according to Tshekedi Khama, the country's Minister of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism. Tshekedi was speaking on the first day of the International Sustainable Tourism Conference taking place in Kasane, Botswana. The meeting is being held under the theme ''Empowering Tourism Destinations Sustainability through innovation''. Channel Africa's Kgomotso Mophulane reports from Kasane..

There are other tourist attractions other than the Okavango Delta in Botswana. This is according to the country's Tourism Association, as it hosts this year's edition of the Sustainable tourism development conference. On its first day, the meeting will bring together environmentalists and tourism experts from around the world. Jilian blackbeard, is the Executive manager for marketing at Botswana tourism...

Tourism experts and the media from around the world are meeting in Botswana to share knowledge on wildlife conservation, as a lead up to the start of the annual tourism meeting tomorrow. The conference focuses on sustainable tourism development. Channel Africa’s Zikhona Miso spoke on the line from Botswana by Rut Sobrino, Media Officer at the World Tourism Organisation.

The draw for next year's FIFA World Cup in Russia takes place later today and is being held inside Moscow's Kremlin Palace. Three quarters of a million tickets have already been sold for the tournament, which will see 32 international teams compete for the cup. But controversy surrounds the competition - as football grapples with issues of security and integrity. The BBC's Sports Editor Dan Roan is in Moscow and has sent us this report

Corporate South Africa is actively participating in the 16 days of activism against gender based violence. Insurance company 1st for Women has launched campaign that brings together women to speak out against gender based violence. The campaign takes the approach of prevention, preparation and provision, which Casey Rousseau, Marketing Manager at the organisation explains..

Transforming the human rights situation in Darfur requires clear and distinctive definitions of sexual violence and adultery. That's according to the Human Rights Section Chief for the region's UN mission (UNAMID), Isha Dyfan, who explained that separating these two societal issues encourages women to come forward with accounts of sexual violence, without fear of being accused of adultery. In the last eight years, UNAMID's Human Rights Section, along with other international organizations and civil society, have helped bring about some major changes in Sudanese criminal law. Ms Dyfan spoke with Setya Budi about her team's contribution.

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Podcast featuring interviews, reports, analysis and statements.

Sub-Saharan Africa is making progress in shrinking the gender gap in agricultural research. This is according to a new report by the International Food Policy Research Institute. The report attributes the increase is partly due to improved access to education for girls, which has resulted in more women enrolled in agricultural sciences, and sciences overall. Author of the study and Head of Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators at the International Food Policy Research Institute, Nienke Beintema, tells us more..

A project that aims to educate people in remote areas of Darfur about the dangers of explosive remnants of war has been awarded a UN prize for innovation and creativity. The solar powered Risk Education Talking Device (RETD) will contain multiple pre-recorded audios such as songs, interviews and messages, and is designed to benefit people who may not be able to read or who live in areas that lack electricity. The device, which looks like a mobile phone, was created by the Ordnance Disposal Office at the joint UN-African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID). It is one of four projects from the UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS) to receive the 2017 UN Secretary-General Awards. Setyo Budi has been speaking to Jeffrey McMurdo and Abel Tesfai from the UNAMID Ordnance Disposal Office. McMurdo began by explaining why the device is needed....

Despite global progress, 180 million children in 37 countries face bleaker prospects than their parents did twenty years ago. This according to an analysis conducted for World Children's Day by the United Nations child agency, UNICEF. The agency is commemorating the day, which marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. For more on this issue we are now joined on the line by UNICEF South Africa's chief of communications, Sandra Bisin.

The man in charge of blue helmets serving at the UN's deadliest peacekeeping mission, which is facing serious shortfalls in equipment and personnel, has pledged to succeed - if he's given the tools to do the job. Force Commander of the UN Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), Major General Jean-Paul Deconinck, was speaking on the first day of the UN Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial conference in Vancouver, Canada. He briefed ministers and senior military officers attending a special session on bolstering MINUSMA, where more than 30 blue helmets have died on active duty this year, largely following attacks by violent extremists. Matt Wells is in Vancouver covering the two-day event, and asked Force Commander Deconinck why he'd come to Canada.

Digitisation and connectivity is at the heart of the eradication of poverty on the African continent. That is what the ongoing 9th African Union Private Sector Forum, taking place in South Africa's capital Pretoria continues to hear. Government, the private sector and other stakeholders are meeting for three days, to discuss how entrepreneurship and technology trends can drive development on the continent. Mmampei Chaba, Chief Director for Multilateral Cooperation and Africa at the Department of Science and Technology is chairing discussions at the forum...

Uneven progress is been made in eradicating hunger globally. This is according to the recently released 2017 Global Hunger Index. The report shows that global hunger levels have fallen more than a quarter since 2000, but more recent rising hunger scores of several countries. The International Food Policy Research Institute says these findings stresses the need to reach the UN Sustainable Development Goal target of zero hunger by 2030. For more on this, Siphumelele Zondi spoke to Dr. Ron Vos from the International Food Policy Research Institute ..

As a massive cleanup operation is underway in the Somalian capital, Mogadishu following twin bomb blasts which killed over 300 people at the weekend. The African Union Mission in Somalia says victims of the blasts are still trapped under the rubble. Somalia has again called on the United Nations to lift an arms embargo so that they could fight al-Shabaab. MP at the African parliament in Midrand, Johannesburg Abdiaziz Abdilahi ..

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Featured in this program on Mandela are voices of Maya Angelo then, an American activist, Jessica Mbanjwa and Tyne Doyle who wrote a book on children’s comments on Mandela.

Molimi was originally born in Soweto and is the youngest of the children in his family. It was through the “grace of God, hard work and an optimistic attitude” that three successive bursaries led him to being educated at St. Peters Preparatory, St Albans College and the University of Pretoria respectively. Of all the things Molimi could have done, he decided to be a motivational speaker, an unconventional choice for someone his age. “The fulfilment that he constantly receives from inspiring and empowering people was one of the factors that led him to pursue a career as a motivational speaker. He started motivational speaking when he was in his first year at University and loved it,” he says “The other factor was that he was making a difference in people's lives by re-awakening the sleeping giant within them and people were willing to reward him financially. Lastly, it was the immense support from his powerful mentors who are leaders in the motivational industry.”

Ayanda Tembe is a Chief Operations Officer for Redpeppa recruitment (Pty) Limited which is a level 2 B-BBEE contributor providing recruitment Training and association Services to the information Technology, Finance, Administration and Human Resources Environments. Red pepper Recruitment’s aim is to introduce creativity and flexibility to the recruitment practices and ongoing drive for service excellence, to ensure that their clients secure the talent they require. They believe that it is their strong blend of recruitment, staffing and Human Resource experience which sets them apart from many companies.

Today, we first give you a summary of Africa and the world. Africa is a vast continent full of untold stories most of which will surprise and fascinate young and old if told. The truth is that a great majority of people including Africans themselves, hardly really know the continent they call home. The Beatrice Achaleke’s brand new book series “Africa For Smart Kids” is out to change this reality. Africa is not only vast but extremely diverse, from North to South in terms of its ethnicity, cultures, number of languages spoken, geography, history and extremely diverse. With a total area of over 30 million square kilometers, Africa is three and a half times bigger than the USA that is the United States of America and ten times bigger than India. It is the second largest continent in the whole world after Asia. More than 3,000 ethnic groups are at home in Africa. The beautiful story teller and author is Beatrice Achaleke who was born in Cameroon relocated to Austria where she spent 24 years and now she has been our South African sister for 18 months. Although her book is written for children, the Africa for Smart kids series is for everybody irrespective of age and backgrounds. Written in a dialogue form, the books entertain and challenges its readers to be proactive. The question and answer methodology provides readers with an excellently blend of facts figures and carefully selected pictures from different countries of Africa.

Today, we feature Ayanda Sithole a man who was born in the Natal Province of South Africa and is studying accountancy as well as being a Manager of The Soil . Rural life, where you only see nature, cattle and starved bellies of children, who sometimes have a meal trice a week. Indeed! Poverty; is the greatest teacher. The fruit of effort blossom as you crawl for success, and yours is a story of life, hope and a quest to push for excellence in any walk of life. Pain is lived, pain is felt and pain is digested hence it is easy to step into ones shoes in order to feel every shoe size no matter how big or small.

Today, we feature the life and times of this most beautiful Rose; Vanesia Mokofane an author of a book The Reflection of a Lasting Love. In each of these keys, there are sections of real value written with the aim to help equip more people both male and female, to build a relationship filled with mutual love, understanding, effort and commitment. The book will help you to become a better person so that you are able to bring your best into forming a better relationship with your spouse or lover, in short, to become the positive change that you want to see in your relationship or marriage. The book will inspire and motivate you to build a relationship that is filled with peace, assurance, joy and hope. The name of the book is the reflections of a lasting love.

Today, we feature Mbuyiselo Botha, who is a Gender Activist and dedicated father. He has been called a lone voice in the wilderness for tirelessly campaigning for Gender Equality. He feels passionately, that men should shoulder the responsibility of creating a safe and equal society for women and travels the length and breath of South Africa holding workshops challenging cultural notions about what it means to be a man. Mbuyiselo Botha’s upbringing was distressingly dysfunctional in many ways. He grew up under severely impoveriched conditions and did not know the paternity of his own father. Today he has found some measure of healing by striving to be a fully attentive and loving dad to his own children. He says children have an innate wisdom, and often teach us how to walk our talk. His story is a powerful lesson of letting go of the past hurts. Shot during the Sharpville rent boycott in the mid eightees Mbuyiselo became partially paralysed overnight. Millions of South African children grow up without their fathers, a situation that has a profound impact on their lives. But a new initiative that encourages men to care for Mbuyiselo’s fatherlessness has left an indelible mark on his life, and he acknowledges that it was often difficult for him as a young man without a male role model. But it also left him with a fierce determination to become the father he dreamed of for his own children.

Today, we focus on the life and times of Nomsa Sithole, not her real name, a child who came into this world either by default or planned by two loving parents, tune in for she is about to tell her own story. She was born in Soweto, left in an orphanage by her mother. After the passing of her mother, two families, her maternal and paternal side, were involved in a power struggle as to where she belongs but the father’s side won even though the father was mostly in jail serving a 29 year sentence. It was actually a home full of thugs without peace. She suffered abuse and hardship until her maternal grandmother could not take it any longer. She is finally safe now and studying.

We feature Abdul Samed Bemath the Author of a book; A Giant Tree Has Fallen. Abdul Samed Bemath is a South African based Library Consultant, Bibliographies on South and Indexer. He has compiled several bibliographies on South Africa and contributed chapters to various Scholary books. Let us now go straight to the topic at hand. A Giant Tree Has Fallen; Tributes to the son of the true African Soil Ali Al’Amin Masrui. His songs are now sung by mere mortals of this very earth, for he has already travelled lightly…to embrace those departed souls that have left before him. This book memorializing the life of and work of Ali Al’ Amin Mazrui comprises more than 130 tributes written by people ranging from heads of State to journalists. Presented here are those tributes for which copyright permissions were received from among the hundreds that appeared online and print. In preparing this book, it was made very clear, that unlike other books of tributes to great men and women, there would be no segmentation of the sections based on writers and speaker’s positions in life

Today we focus on the life and times of Morris Tendai Muvunzi, who was born in Bulawayo Zimbabwe in 1977. He works for a company called Brand Central Production House TV in Zimbabwe and now, he has already joined Channel Africa family a musical programme.

Today we focus on the life and times of Thokozile Moyo, who is one of five siblings, a driven young black woman, always finding ways to improve society. She has been involved in social development, actively involved in youth movements and youth empowerment within the political arena. She has worked from a young age, with ten years experience in the corporate environment, gaining vast experience in banking and finance. Her handson approach has allowed her to grow into leadership roles, that have led her to being the Vice President of African Women in Leadership South Africa. She has a deep passion for children and the advancement of young women. She believes on focusing on the positive, problem solving, originality and creativity. With her travels, she has seen the growing need to empower more and more women and also support those who have and still are paving the way for us.

Footprints, is an exhibition that assembles a selected body of Andrew Tshabangu’s photographs spanning more than twenty years. It narrates a series of impressions that Tshabangu has thus far generated during his daily excursions as well as through his photographs. These are footprints in the photographic depictions of township scenes, street vendors and taxi commuters found in the city, spiritual and religion worshippers in different sacred sites. There are also family spaces and hostels of migrant workers, moments in rural dwelling, occasions of fishing and leisure time at the seaside. They are Tshabangu’s encounters in Soweto, Johannesburg, Ngome, Durban, Maputo, Malawi, Kenya, Ethiopia, Guyana, Reunion Island, London, Berlin and New York.

Malizole Gobe Is A And Inspirational Speaker And An Author. He Holds A B.Com Degree From Rhodes Rhodes University. He Is The Director Of Sound Mind Group. In His Walk, Malizole Has Released A Motivational Cd Titled: It Is Your Time. His Primary Goal In Life Is To Motivate The World To Live A Purposeful Life And Inspire The Next Gerationto Go For The Best And To Never Settle For Less.He Says, At Times We Take Our Gifts Lightly And We Wonder How Other Get To Write Their Books And Are Known All Over The World. The Book Is About Motivational Messages That Will That Will Drive You To Start To Start Something Where You Are.

Today, We Feature Lindumuzi Mngoma, Who Was Born In Orlando West Soweto In 1949. He Started His Music Chareer As A Cellist And Conductor And Music Director In The Year 2000. Between 1984 And 1988, He Was A Cellist And Conductor Of The Soweto Symphony Orchestror. For Over 40 Years, Linda Mngoma Has Worked As A Music Events Management Consultant, National Choir Festival Project Manager And Old Mutuallife Assurance Representative – To Mention Just A Few. Some Of The Hilights Of His Career Include The Following: Performing With A Muse Africa String Quartet At Nelson Mandela’s Birthday Concert In 1993. He Performed With A Mass Choir At The 1994 To 1996 Presidential Inaguration At The Union Buildings In Pretoria. He Was Also A Music Event Consultant For The Historic Event Of The First Democratic Elections In South Africa. Linda Mngoma Was A Consultant And Project Organiser Of The Choir’s Festival For The Afrikaans Taal En Kultuur Vereenuging From 1998 To 2011, Meaning Afrikaans Cultural Event. Organiser And Presentor Of The Mpumalanga Derpatment Of Sport, Receation, Arts And Cultural’s Choral Music Conductor’s Workshop In 1998. In 1999, He Was Sent By The United States Information Services On A South African Internship Programme. His Father Achieved The Same Honour He Received In 1967 When He Visited The United States For Two Months, On A Cultural Exchange Programme. He Worked As A Consultant And Facilitator Of The Sasol Choral Music Conductor’s Workshop From 1999 To The Year 2010. Yours Is A Litany Of Work Achieved In A Few Decades. What Can You Tell Us About Your Father Uncle Khabi Mngoma Concerning Your Continuing With The Ironian Music Society?

Today, we feature Nonkululeko Mbuli who is a communications officer for the organization called Mimi. Research has revealed that most poor girls may miss up to 50 days of schooling annually, due to the lack of access to adequate sanitary protection. It is against these shocking statistics that Mimi Foundation has established a mechanism which Carries for Girls to achieve the following: • Reach and support as many poor girls as possible with sanitary towels • Create menstrual hygiene awareness through education and training. • Establish Caring for Girls Advocacy Groups in schools. • Reduce school a high number of school absenteeism and drop-outs caused by menstrual related challenges. • Holistic development and empowerment of the girl child and the boy child at a later stage. Dignity, pride, girl empowerment and nation-building are the cornerstones of Caring for Girls.

Today, we feature Nonkululeko Mbuli who is a communications officer for South Africa. She is with the organization called Mimi. Research has revealed that most poor girls may miss up to 50 days of schooling annually, due to the lack of access to adequate sanitary protection. It is against these shocking statistics that Mimi Foundation has established a mechanism which Carries for Girls to achieve the following: • Reach and support as many poor girls as possible with sanitary towels • Create menstrual hygiene awareness through education and training. • Establish Caring for Girls Advocacy Groups in schools. • Reduce school a high number of school absenteeism and drop-outs caused by menstrual related challenges. • Holistic development and empowerment of the girl child and the boy child at a later stage. Dignity, pride, girl empowerment and nation-building are the cornerstones of Caring for Girls.

Today, we follow the life and times of Mohao Kwebu in the many stages of his life. He was born in a place called Qalatabotjha in the Free State Province of South Africa He is the last of three children with different fathers. He neither knows his father’s name or surname. All he knows is that by the time he was born, his mother was already mentally disturbed. The stories behind her pregnancy are sketchy even 35 years on. Mohao was brought up by his grandmother in a house full of uncles, his grandfather and nieces. This took away his yearn to be loved by his father or even search for him. He later wrote a piece called “A son Conceived from a night stand” which is featured on U Tube. He grew up loving Arts and established a number of arts groups and landed him a performing arts learneship though Mappp Seta program. Mohao, what does Mappp stand for. He later fell in love with television and got a bursary from the National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa and graduated a year later. He got the taste of the industry as an assistant Editor for SABC 3 and later on joined the team of a show called Ba kae on SABC 2.

Today, we follow the life and times of Mohao Kwebu in the many stages of his life. He was born in a place called Qalatabotjha in the Free State Province of South Africa He is the last of three children with different fathers. He neither knows his father’s name or surname. All he knows is that by the time he was born, his mother was already mentally disturbed. The stories behind her pregnancy are sketchy even 35 years on. Mohao was brought up by his grandmother in a house full of uncles, his grandfather and nieces

Today, we feature Lloyd Babedi who was born in Alexander Township North of Johannesburg. He became disabled through a botch operation. He has not pitied himself by folding his hands and say the world will provide. He has used all the opportunities availed to him to the fullest. He is the heart and founding brains of BarkzzWorld also the CEO. He is an enthusiastic young male who matriculated from Hope school in 2007. He has held various positions at multiple companies including The South African Broadcasting Cooperation (SABC). It was his passion for creating economic opportunities for people with disabilities which led to the organization BarkzzWorld.

Today, we feature Dr Tumi Tumisang Makweya, who is a medical practitioner by profession and a gospel artist by choice, which is his remedy for Gospel music lovers. He is an award winning South African gospel artist. Tumi’s real name is Tumisang Makweya and he was born and bred in Seshego in the Northern Limpopo Province of South Africa. He is also regarded as a spiritual music Doctor.There’s more to his title “Dr” than meets the eye. Dr Tumi earned his title after spending six years studying medicine at the Medical University of Southern Africa (Medunsa). He runs a surgery in Mabopane, North of Pretoria providing physical healing to the soul through his heavenly inspired songs. Through his music, the erstwhile lead singer of award winning gospel group Intense, touches souls propelling healing as it flows from heaven. Dr Tumi’s first solo album- Heart of a King garnered him Best Rand B Gospel Award at the SABC Crown Gospel Music Awards in 2012, where he was nominated in four categories. He is emerging as South Africa’s most sought after gospel Artist with a number of churches and Ministries showing massive interest in his gift. You are still tuned to Channel Africa, the voice of the African renaissance broadcasting from our Auckland Park studios in the company of Dr Tumi a medical practitioner and a gospel artist by choice.

Today, we follow the life and times of COMRADE COMISSAR Tlou Theophilus Tshulo (Cholo), a Comrade in Arms, a Freedom Fighter and an ANC veteran. Let me first paint a picture of slavery and colonialism according to Comrade Tlou Tshulo’S Cholo’s own words. Slavery and colonialism were among the earliest historical sources of conflict in Africa and other regions. Foreigners started with hunting human beings, then attacked, subjugated and ruled over them. By as early as the 15th century, the Europeans had touched Southern Africa’s shores as travellers, explorers, hunters, traders and missionaries. Later European Nations permanently conquered and colonized Africa especially after the 1884 Berlin Conference.

Today, we feature Maxwell Chongo a Malawian by birth and a South African citizen today. He came to South Africa as a young man, to work and study at the same time. Yours is a story of life, hope and a quest to push for excellence. Maxwell Mzanga Chongo was born in Blantyre Southern Malawi and his parents settled in Zimbabwe as migrant workers. Growing up in the farms of Harari South, he spent most of his youth schooling in Beatrice farm schools and eventually completed his O levels. He moved to South Africa to further his education and explore avenues for musical opportunities as well as launch his musical career. He works for MTN and overseas projects in the locations and urban areas.

Today, we feature Ifani Mzayifani Mzondeleli Boltina was born in Umthatha in the Eastern Cape of South Africa and was raised in the Port Elizabeth in New Brighten and Motherwell. He was a student at the Gelvandale High School and it was there that he discovered his affinity towards graffiti and drawings. He pursued a BSc honors and BSc (Computer Engineering degree at the University of Cape Town and graduated with full honors from the institution. Following his graduation, Ifani worked as a Process Control Engineering at SABMiller during which time, he also pursued music as an underground artist. He dabbled with different styles of music and became consistently involved in a number of hip-hop battles and cyphers as an underground rapper after working hours. He is now an established musician.

Today we feature Mark Suzman

Today, we feature David Moisi who was born in South Africa and the place of birth was not important in those many decades ago, because the most important thing was the fact that you were accused number one- to the highest number of the enemy. Three members of the of the outlawed African National Congress, the main underground movement opposing white rule, He was sentenced then, on August 20th 1981 they were sentenced to hang for their role in a series of sabotage attempts. As soon as the sentence was pronounced in the Supreme Court, one of the condemned men, David Moisi, turned in the dock, forced a smile and gave the clenched –fist salute to a court room that was crowded with plainclothesmen and black sympthathisers of the accused in almost equal numbers. The 25 year old Mr David Moisi was convicted of high treason for his role in the most highly noticed of the sabotage efforts, which resulted in the explosion of fuel storage tanks at South Africa’s coal to- gas conversion complex at Secunda.

Today, we feature David Moisi who was born in South Africa and the place of birth was not important in those many decades ago, because the most important thing was the fact that you were accused number one- to the highest number of the enemy. Three members of the of the outlawed African National Congress, the main underground movement opposing white rule, He was sentenced then, on August 20th 1981 they were sentenced to hang for their role in a series of sabotage attempts. As soon as the sentence was pronounced in the Supreme Court, one of the condemned men, David Moisi, turned in the dock, forced a smile and gave the clenched –fist salute to a court room that was crowded with plainclothesmen and black sympthathisers of the accused in almost equal numbers. The 25 year old Mr David Moisi was convicted of high treason for his role in the most highly noticed of the sabotage efforts, which resulted in the explosion of fuel storage tanks at South Africa’s coal to- gas conversion complex at Secunda.

Today, we feature Nastassia Arendse was born in Johannesburg South Africa and was also brought up in an urban area of Eldorado Park. As stages of life were grinding pass her, she remained grounded in order to achieve the fruits of her efforts. Nastassia Arendse, studied financial journalism at Wits University. She has been in broadcasting for seven years and has worked in both television and radio. She is now with her Channel Africa family.

Today, we feature Vuyokazi, Maleka a musican who was born in East London which is in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. She was born Dyani in a township called Eziphunzana in 1971 and matriculated at Uhlaza High School in Khayelitsha in the Western Province of South Africa. She graduated in Public Administration from the University of the Western Cape.

Today, we feature Mphelekedze Hendrick Nemalele is the founder and one of the Visionaries of Murangi Productions. He has been involved in the Sound, Audio Visual, and live production industry for more than a decade

‘In-Transit! is an Autobiography of a South African Freedom fighter. The author Fanele Mbali was born in 1937 in eQolweni, a small village in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. He joined the ANC underground and was part of the first group of students to be sent abroad to study. As a member of the ANC military wing, Umkhonto weSizwe, he remained in exile until 1991. Before joining the ANC he was a qualified teacher from the University of Fort Hare.

Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, who was born in 1962 at Potchefstroom in the North West Province of south Africa. He started his schooling in Potchefstroom, but moved to Durban and matriculated at the well known Sastri college in Durban in 1978. He was an extremely able scholar who qualified as a medical doctor in 1984. Due to his spiritual teacher, his life took an upward climb hitherto, today, he is chairman and founder of Gift of the Givers Foundation.

Today, we feature Tonderai Ivainashe Chikono who is the Partnership Manager for The Humana People to People. Based in Johannesburg, Tonderai has extensively worked with Humana People to People movement for the past 14 years

Today we feature Linda Ntuli, a motivational speaker, trainer, facilitator, team builder, life coach and a consultant. Linda Ntuli was born in Soweto (Emndeni) and believes, he was born at the right time and the right place. He addresses thousands of people a year, from business leaders to people from all walks of life. His latest offering You are Wired to Win will challenge you to start seeing yourself as a winner.

We feature Olwethu Mbolekwa, from her childhood years hitherto. She watched her mother abused by her father for 18 years, which made her turn into a sugar daddy for love and aborted a child because the sugar daddy wanted her body but not her child. She started broadcasting from a tender age of 13. Her maturity has given birth to a book that is co-written by her mom and herself. This will be launched in March of 2016

King Bhungane the third, from his childhood years hitherto. In June the 16th 1976 , King Bhungane became an Activist, that is the former member of MK Umkhonto wesizwe which was the Military wing of the ANC, former member of the NEC subcommittee of IR of the ANC. Chairman of the Embo economic block. Member of Contralesa. He goes on to say, the people known today as Amahlubi or Amaphembe come from along colourful African history that traces their origin back to the Congo in the great lakes region.

King Bhungane the third, from his childhood years hitherto. In June the 16th 1976 , King Bhungane became an Activist, that is the former member of MK Umkhonto wesizwe which was the Military wing of the ANC, former member of the NEC subcommittee of IR of the ANC. Chairman of the Embo economic block. Member of Contralesa. He goes on to say, the people known today as Amahlubi or Amaphembe come from along colourful African history that traces their origin back to the Congo in the great lakes region.

Today, we feature Dennis Goldberg. Call this programme reflections of the past and present or by any other name. These are men who sacrificed their lives and families, in order for us to celebrate the South Africa we have today, and call ourselves a free Nation. We celebrated the 2010 football games as a united front; that is able to embrace and welcome nations and the world, because of their sweat truth and love for justice. The lonely years they spent on Robben Island were not invain and I believe; it is up to us to carry the torch, and be a light to our children and great grand children, as we are all temporary residence of this life.

Today, we feature Mandla Radebe an entrepreneur CEO of Lansen Power business Projects. He grew up on a farm in Grootvlei Balfour and Villiers where he attended Primary school. In 1990, he moved to to Evaton in the Vaal Triangle where he was raised by a single parent, In 1995, he managed to pass his matric and after passing his metric he started working for Sabc as a TV licence sales representative and in the same year he managed to go back to school to complete his metric. He goes on to say life was not an easy ride, it was full of down slides until he realised that life is empty and worthless without a vision.

Today, we feature Tonderai Chikono who is the Partnership Manager for The Humana People to people in the development office. Chikono began working with organisation at National level in Zimbabwe and later at the Feration’s International head quarters. His development journey, saw him travelling to 16 countries in Southern, East and West Africa In these various countries, Tonderai had a mandate to negotiate with Government through Ministers of Health, Departmental Directors, executives directors, Executive Directors of UN Agencies and strategically the CEO of companies to map possibilities of entering funding partnership

Today, we feature Tonderai Chikono who is the Partnership Manager for The Humana People to people in the development office. Chikono began working with organisation at National level in Zimbabwe and later at the Feration’s International head quarters. His development journey, saw him travelling to 16 countries in Southern, East and West Africa In these various countries, Tonderai had a mandate to negotiate with Government through Ministers of Health, Departmental Directors, executives directors, Executive Directors of UN Agencies and strategically the CEO of companies to map possibilities of entering funding partnership

Today, we feature Mandla Radebe an entrepreneur CEO of Jansen Power business Projects. He grew up on a farm in Grootvlei Balfour and Villiers where he attended Primary school. In 1990, he moved to to Evaton in the Vaal Triangle, where he was raised by a single parent. In 1995, he managed to pass his metric and after passing his metric he started working for Sabc as a TV licence sales representative and in the same year, he managed to go back to school to complete his metric. He goes on to say life was not an easy ride, it was full of down slides until he realised that life is empty and worthless without a vision.

Today, we feature Wazi Kunene, a 23 year old Performer, based in Johannesburg. She was born in Pietermaritzburg KwaZulu Natal in South Africa. Her current work is story poetry teller under Kwesukela storytelling Academy. Other work include music , acting and fashion design. She is a versatile author who studied at Rhodes University in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. She also writes for Oxford University Press in South Africa. Her current is caged Heart ep.

We feature Part 2 of Manno Ramadwa, a teacher by profession even though with reluctance to continue with his studies because of joining the wrong crowed. He finally passed matric at the age of 23. He first worked for a farmer cleaning the pig sty and feeding the pigs but when he saw Mandela coming out of prison in 1990, he felt hopeful resigned and went to University and never looked back. He later became a teacher, Head Master and a Motivational speaker.

Maano Ramadwa: A one time pig stye worker, failed matric twice at age 23, a teacher who later became a principal of a school and now an author and motivational speaker.

Today, we feature Khethi Khethukubonga Ntshangase, She is the poet-singer whose voice infuses the blues and jazz of the likes of Nina Simone. Her experiences on the African continent Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, Zimbabwe and beyond, have strengthened her perspective and enriched her art, both written and performance work. Khethi has been involved with the poetry underground scene since 2002 where she was part of the Soul 2 Mouth Poetry collective as well as the founder of The Elevators Creative Concepts, a youth networking forum and publishing house. A selection of her poems can also be found in We Are… A Poetry Anthology published by penguin. There seems to be a lot written originate from, your studies and so on. He is the first Black woman Board Woman at Moshito

Seth Sandile Mazibuko, was one of the youngest political activists of 1976. The struggle years were the most vicious and brutal years in the history of our country South Africa. Years and decades have rolled by, years when the apartheid regime, had hit squads whose job was to kill black people in the trains and locations. Hit squads that were funded by the Nationalist Party Government to kill those that were in exile, those who were within the country and those who stood for the truth and were tortured on Robben Island. Indeed! Apartheid was evil. He was sentenced to Robben Island at the age of 16.

Today, we feature Seth Sandile Mazibuko, one of the youngest political activists of 1976 who ended up with a ten year sentence. The struggle years were the most vicious and brutal years in the history of our country South Africa. Years and decades have rolled by, years when the apartheid regime, had hit squads whose job was to kill black people in the trains and locations. Hit squads that were funded by the Nationalist Party Government to kill those that were in exile, those who were within the country and those who stood for the truth and were tortured on Robben Island. Indeed! Apartheid was evil. Sath, let me borrow a few lines from James Allen when he said” noting the Saintly characters and wide influence of former Robben islanders, the captures must have remarked on how chance helps you at every turn! “and yet they did not see the trials and failure and struggles which these men have encountered in order to gain their experience. They have no knowledge of sacrifices they have made, of the undaunted efforts they have put forth, of the faith they have exercised so that they may overcome, the insurmountable and realize the vision of their heart. They do not the darkness and the heartaches; they only see the light and joy and call it “luck.” They do not see the long and arduous journey, but only behold the pleasant goal and call it “good fortune.” They do not understand the process, but only perceive the result and call it chance.”In all human affairs there are efforts and there are results. The strength of the effort,is the measure of the result. Change is not. Gifts, powers, material, intellectual, and spiritual possessions, are the fruits of effort. They are thoughts completed, objectives accomplished and visions realized.

We are still on Women’s month, and this time calls for Mr Buyani Zwane to talk to us about his words of wisdom, his love for humanity and his respect for Humankind. Whoever said life is for the dead? Oh no! life is for the living, for those who have the power of endurance, for those that have learnt from their mistakes and those that have learnt to apologise for their misdeeds. Children are born everyday but it is up to us to love and protect them against the harshness of this world. Buyani Zwane earned his MBA at GIBS with a focus on employee engagement and business strategy. He is a member of the University of Cape Town’s Council where he chairs the Human Resources Committee of Council (UHRC) while also serving in the Council’s Selections and Remuneration Committees Buyani Zwane is an inspirational speaker, network builder, student educator and leadership development facilitator. He has been engaged in the Human Resources Management, Business and Leadership Development for over 25 years with local and international companies. He was co-owner for over 7 years, and served as executive chairperson at Franklin Covey Southern Africa for 5 years Breakthrough Development (Pty) Limited, a Leadership Development and Business Consultancy company, founded in the year 2000, as Chief Engagement Orchestrator (CEO). He has served as Human Resources Executive and Director, as well as CEO in the oil & energy industry, financial services, business consulting, gaming and public sectors organisations. Buyani is a part-time lecturer at the University of Pretoria’s Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) specialising in Leadership, Management, Change and Organisation Development, and Strategy Implementation while at Wits Business School he teaches on Leadership and Strategy Execution. He earned his MBA at GIBS with a focus on employee engagement and business strategy. He is a member of the University of Cape Town’s Council where he chairs the Human Resources Committee of Council (UHRC) while also serving in the Council’s Selections and Remuneration Committees. He further serves as independent non-executive director in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority board and is a fellow of the Africa Leadership Initiative (ALI) and the Aspen Global Leadership Network (AGLN).

Today, we feature Solomon Izang Ashoms is the author of the book called Dear Woman. It is a captivating book with a collection of quotes that get to the heart of vital issues, concerning the modern woman. These nuggets of wisdom, provide refreshing insights into the important topics of love, sex, relationships, spirituality, motivation and marriage.

Today, we feature Dan Moyane who was born in Soweto South West of Johannesburg in South Africa. He schooled in the 1960’s and1970’s. He started his broadcast radio journalism in radio Mozambique in 1980. From 1985 to 1991, he was Deputy Head of the station’s English external service. Dan was also a freelance journalist for BBC World Service and a stringer for the French news Agency AFP. In 1991he returned to South Africa where he joined Johannesburg based talk radio 702, as one of its news desk Editors, and was promoted to the position of Assistant News Editor in 1993. From 1995 to 1997, Dan co-presented 702’s prime time morning breakfast show. In 1914 Attended successfully completed the management Advancement Programme (MAP) at Wits University’s graduate school of Administration. Part 2, is mostly about Mandela and their many meetings from Maputo and back home to South Africa. He touched on the plane that killed Samora Marchel and how he survived.

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One on One with Jacques Kouakou an Ivorian citizen and Patience Pasha a South African citizen discussing the recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa

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